In this 18-minute video, we learn what explicit instruction is, the components of explicit instruction, and how we can implement it in our instruction. The video includes examples of the use of explicit instruction with students with disabilities across various grade levels and subject areas. Remember that you can watch a few minutes of the video at a time as there is a lot to think about.

Thinking aloud is a key component of explicit instruction. When we think aloud, we tell students what we are thinking as we work through the processes we want them to complete. This requires that we break down tasks into their smallest parts, a process called task analysis. Being aware of what may not be obvious to students is what makes our think-alouds effective.

In this video from Big Ideas, Kristina Smekens, shows us how to Think Aloud While Modeling. While her example is relevant to physical education, she shares some great insights that we can apply to any explicit instruction.